Joint security forces conducted enforcement operations targeting suspected narcotics trafficking in Kampung Ambon and Kampung Boncos, West Jakarta, successfully apprehending 24 individuals.

progresifjaya.co.id, JAKARTA — A joint task force successfully detained 24 drug users during an operation targeting suspected narcotics trafficking in Kampung Ambon and Kampung Boncos, West Jakarta, on Friday, October 9, 2026. 16 individuals were detained in Kampung Ambon, and another eight in Kampung Boncos.

The operation involved the Polri’s Narcotics Crime Directorate (Dittipidnarkoba Bareskrim Polri), the Polda Metro Jaya’s Narcotics Investigation Directorate (Ditresnarkoba Polda Metro Jaya), the National Narcotics Agency (BNN), the Military (TNI), and the Public Order Agency (Satpol PP). Those detained will undergo further questioning, and officers conducted urine tests to determine if they had consumed narcotics.

Polda Metro Jaya Narcotics Investigation Director, Kombes Pol Bismo Teguh Prakoso stated, that officers combed through various locations and discovered facilities suspected of being linked to narcotics activities, ranging from makeshift stalls and boarding houses to vehicles.

“What we found on the ground included makeshift stalls and individuals renting out bongs. We also found narcotics being stored in boarding houses, inside motorcycles, and so forth,” he explained.

Kombes Pol Bismo emphasized, that the issue is being addressed not only through enforcement actions but also through preventive measures and a humane approach. The police are coordinating with the Jakarta Provincial Government and the Manpower Agency to secure support for employment programs for the local community.

Meanwhile, Polda Metro Jaya Head of Public Relations, Kombes Pol Budi Hermanto stated, that efforts to address areas prone to narcotics are being carried out in a comprehensive and sustainable manner.

“Enforcement is reinforced by preventive measures, education, rehabilitation, and community empowerment to ensure these areas do not revert to being hubs for narcotics abuse and trafficking,” he said. 

Subsequent phases of this operation will focus on preventive patrols, public outreach, trauma support, and employment assistance. Local police are also establishing command posts to facilitate coordination and situation monitoring. No place for drugs. (Bembo)